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Sugar substitute vs. Bit-o-honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between sugar substitute and bit-o-honey?

  • The amount of calcium in sugar substitute is higher than in bit-o-honey.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for calcium is 84% more.
  • Bit-o-honey contains 2 times less sodium than sugar substitute. Sugar substitute contains 572mg of sodium, while bit-o-honey contains 295mg.

We used Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Candies, NESTLE, BIT-O'-HONEY Candy Chews types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 11% 3.9% 7.5% 8.7% 13% 12% 38% 5% 7.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2411.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.8%
Contains more IronIron +25%
Contains more CopperCopper +271.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.7% 0% 6% 0% 15% 10% 1.3% 4.9% 2.1% 7.5% 0% 1.5% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +193.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.082mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
2% 8% 81% 8%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 7.5 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 8.3 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more OtherOther +207.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
~equal in Protein ~2g
~equal in Carbs ~80.89g
~equal in Water ~8.3g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sugar substitute Bit-o-honey
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Bit-o-honey DV% diff.
Calcium 879mg 35mg 84%
Saturated fat 5.5g 25%
Fats 0g 7.5g 12%
Sodium 572mg 295mg 12%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.49mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.06mg 4%
Phosphorus 8mg 28mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.03g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.044mg 2%
Selenium 1.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.338g 2%
Copper 0.007mg 0.026mg 2%
Fiber 0.6g 0.2g 2%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Folate 2µg 1%
Carbs 84.77g 80.89g 1%
Calories 347kcal 375kcal 1%
Iron 0.16mg 0.2mg 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.038mg 1%
Protein 2.06g 2g 0%
Net carbs 84.17g 80.69g N/A
Magnesium 6mg 7mg 0%
Potassium 39mg 44mg 0%
Sugar 4.03g 48g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.069mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.082mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.009mg 0%
Choline 2.5mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Bit-o-honey
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar substitute
4%
Bit-o-honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
11%
Bit-o-honey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/nutrients
  2. Bit-o-honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167564/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.